Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are a comprehensive disease concept characterized by
acute myocardial ischemia caused by disruption of coronary artery plaque and consequent …

The incidence of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has decreased over
the last two decades in developed countries, but mortality from STEMI despite widespread …

Surveys and registries are needed to verify that real-life daily practice is in keeping with what
is recommended in the guidelines, thus completing the loop between clinical research …

Heart failure (HF) complicating myocardial infarction (MI) is common and may be present at
admission or develop during the hospitalization. Among patients with MI, there is a strong …

Background: Prompt reperfusion in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
(STEMI) reduces infarct size and improves survival. However, the intuitive link between …

Aims Microvascular obstruction (MVO) is the underlying cause for the no-reflow
phenomenon in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The association …

Although historically the intra-aortic balloon pump has been the only mechanical circulatory
support device available to clinicians, a number of new devices have become commercially …

Aims Evidence on the impact on clinical outcome of active mechanical circulatory support
(MCS) devices in cardiogenic shock (CS) is scarce. This collaborative meta-analysis of …

Cardioprotection aims at infarct size reduction and improvement of clinical outcome from
myocardial infarction. The translation of cardioprotection from preclinical and promising …

The recommendations listed in this CPG are, whenever possible, evidence based. An
extensive evidence review was conducted through October 2012, and other selected …